Norumbega Inn
located in Camden, Maine

Norumbega
Castle is an iconic landmark in the heart of beautiful Mid-Coast
Maine, Upscale yet comfortable, Camden’s premier Bed & Breakfast has
been brought back to life by its new owners, Sue Walser & Phil
Crispo. In addition to the historic and unique architecture of The
Norumbega with its breathtaking views of the Penobscot Bay, today's
Norumbega Inn provides creative and fresh cuisine and owners
passionate about making your experience the best it can be. And your
destination of choice.

The grandeur of this property will captivate and fascinate
you! Overlooking the coast of Penobscot Bay, Norumbega
enjoys a spectacular panoramic view of the bay, the ocean,
and islands of Camden Harbor. The twelve guest room ( 9
rooms plus 3 suites) 19th Century stone and wood castle
exudes a charm and elegance of a bygone era. Touches of
old-world artistry, throughout the house, feature rich wood
paneling, coffered ceilings, stained glass windows, carved
gothic fireplaces, balconies and turrets. The public rooms
include a grand dining room, music room, parlor, library and
the enchanting ‘courting’ alcove.

History
The Norumbega Inn is a distinguished landmark that sits atop a rise overlooking
the Penobscot Bay in the picturesque coastal town of Camden, Maine. This “stone
castle by the sea” was built in 1886, and is unique in design and structure from
all other properties along the Maine coastline; it is on the National Historic
Registry. Joseph Stearns, who built this mansion, visited many castles in Europe
and took his favorite features of each and incorporated them into the design for
The Norumbega. It is known to those who have seen it as simply, “The Castle.”
After serving as a private residence for nearly 100 years, The Norumbega was
converted to a B&B in 1984.

Owners
Sue and Phil take our mission, simple things done exceptionally well, to heart.
Delighting their guests and exceeding their expectations are the hallmarks of
our personal style. Owners Sue and Phil are partners in this venture and in
life. Phil is a classically trained chef who loves to use his creative finesse
in the kitchen. Prior to moving to Maine, he was a chef instructor at the
Culinary Institute of America and succeeded in scoring a ‘win’ on the Food
Network’s “Chopped”. (His credentials prior to that are noteworthy, as well.)
Sue, well…. She is a business exec who screwed up making mashed potatoes in a
‘Boot Camp’ class she took at the CIA a while back. Phil fixed her mashed
potatoes and love ensued.